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The race to the Jewel

Racing Queensland Chief Executive Officer Brendan Parnell said he is excited with preparations ahead of Saturday’s $1.5 million Aquis QTIS Jewel Race Day on the Gold Coast.

Late last year, RQ announced the Aquis QTIS 2YO Jewel would see its stakes increased to $500,000, while the TAB QTIS 3YO Jewel would also be bolstered to $200,000.

The prize money increases, which includes double stakes for eligible QTIS winners of all supporting races, were supported by Aquis and TAB and has created Queensland’s latest seven-figure race day.

The meeting is a forerunner to next week’s Magic Millions March QTIS Sale with 392 yearlings to go on offer on Monday and Tuesday and has been strongly supported with capacity fields for Saturday’s bumper card.

“We are all looking forward to an exciting Jewel Day and showcasing the Queensland racing industry,” Mr Parnell said.